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Exciting news coming from Universal Audio!

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Dave Dysart

Exciting news coming from Universal Audio!

Tune in to see their groundbreaking new system, poised to change the music‑making universe.

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    🇨🇦 distributor of Universal Audio, ADAM Audio, ATC, Rupert Neve Designs, Cedar Audio and more. Formerly HHB Canada. Part of Yorkville Sound

    Just over one week left to take advantage of the F Just over one week left to take advantage of the FREE @rupert_neve RNDI-M when you purchase their famed Newton Channel. 

Interested? Grab this deal before it ends - December 11!
    Just under two weeks left to purchase a @rupert_ne Just under two weeks left to purchase a @rupert_neve Newton Channel and get a FREE RNDI-M DI.

See your nearest Canadian Rupert Neve Designs dealer for the information! Hurry, ends December 11!
    Tons of great @uaudio deals happening until the en Tons of great @uaudio deals happening until the end of year, right now! 

Such as buy a select Apollo Desktop interface and get the following plug-ins for FREE:

- LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip 
- Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection
- Dream ʼ65 Reverb Amplifier Plug-in - Galaxy Tape Echo
- Brigade Chorus
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
- PolyMAX Synth

Visit your local 🇨🇦 UA dealer for all the details!
    To quote Chuck D, "Bass! How low can you go?" Well To quote Chuck D, "Bass! How low can you go?" Well, with the brand new @atc_loudspeakers SCS120 Pro and SCS120iW Pro, the answer is a cut-off of 20Hz!

The SCS120 Pro is a 15” active subwoofer, designed to deliver the exceptional levels of performance required by audio and music professionals and support ATCs range of active monitors. The subwoofers high dynamic range makes it ideally suited to critical monitoring in larger rooms and when paired with larger mid-field and main-monitors and across a very wide range of applications and audio formats including stereo and multi-channel surround plus immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos.

The SCS120iW Pro (images 6&7) shares the same acoustic and electronic specifications as the SCS120 Pro model, and is designed to be mounted flush inwall (soffit mount). 

Available to order now through 🇨🇦 ATC Loudspeaker dealers.
    Interested in learning more about the @royerlabs R Interested in learning more about the @royerlabs R12 *Active* Ribbon microphone? Then this @futureshockstudios is a great watch, as they put the mic through its paces on violin, acoustic guitar, vocals, cello and more! 

At $1199 🇨🇦 each, this mic is a winner, and sure to be seen in front of artists for years to come.
    TONIGHT AT 7PM!!! Interested in hearing the diffe TONIGHT AT 7PM!!!

Interested in hearing the difference @isoacoustics make on playback monitors when mixing? And in this case on some stunning @atc_loudspeakers SCM20 monitors?

Well, if so check out this FREE event at @longmcquadepro in Toronto on Bloor St, tonight!

Link in bio.
    Sweet deal alert! Until December 11, pick up a @ru Sweet deal alert! Until December 11, pick up a @rupert_neve Newton Channel and get a FREE RNDI-M DI. 

See your nearest Canadian Rupert Neve Designs dealer for the information!
    "After using the D3Vs for some final editing and s "After using the D3Vs for some final editing and sequencing on three different projects I’ve been working on, they seemed to be amazingly revealing in my small, crappy workspace. I’m confident that on future projects where I’m doing more editing, overdubbing, and pre-mixing in my office space, I’ll get better-sounding tracks, especially in the low frequency spectrum. My mixes seemed to translate well with the D3Vs, but I was hearing more detail, again, especially on the low end. These are keepers and are a big upgrade for my home office studio. If you’re in the market for small desktop monitors, I strongly suggest checking out the D3Vs. Available in black or white".

@tapeopmag published a fantastic review of the @adam_audio D3V that are in stores now, and a fantastic deal at $419🇨🇦.

Link in bio to read the full review.
    Until December 31, buy a new, select @uaudio Apoll Until December 31, buy a new, select @uaudio Apollo Desktop and receive 8 FREE plug-ins. The plug-ins are:

- LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection
- Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier Plug-in
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Brigade Chorus
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
- PolyMAX Synth

($1,643 USD Value).
    It's November, which means some exciting new promo It's November, which means some exciting new promos from @uaudio! 

First up, ***whilst stocks last***, score a free Sphere LX or DLX microphone (valued at up to $2,079) for free, when purchasing select new Apollo x Gen 2 interfaces.
    What do Frank Sinatra, Radiohead and your computer What do Frank Sinatra, Radiohead and your computer have in common? Well, they all have had access to, or can have access to the sound of Ocean Way Studios!

@uaudio have just released the Ocean Way Studios Deluxe plug-in which combines UA’s proprietary Dynamic Room Modelling technology with stunning 3D environments and new access to Ocean Way’s revered consoles, reverb chambers, and classic outboard gear. 

Now you can mix, re-mic, and create within this space. Run instruments and aux busses through the plug-in to get the sound of this room, all in the box - no UA hardware required. 

Key features:

- Integrated studio electronics from Ocean Way’s consoles and outboard racks: 
+Studio A: Focusrite 110 EQ and cut filters 
+ Studio B: Dalcon console with API 550A EQ 
+ Classic dynamics: Fairchild 670, LA-2A, 1176LN, and dbx 160 

- A-Type Air and Crush Dynamics processors 

- New Re-Miking Systems: 
+ UREI 813 — Bill Putnam’s iconic dual 15" coaxial monitors 
+ Altec A-2 — massive folded-horn cabinets used for decades in Ocean Way’s guitar iso space

- Flexible signal chain ordering for EQ, dynamics, and reverb modules 

Available from @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @studioeconomik and @gbmusicandsound
    Interested in hearing the difference @isoacoustics Interested in hearing the difference @isoacoustics make on playback monitors when mixing? And in this case on some stunning @atc_loudspeakers SCM20 monitors?

Well, if so check out this FREE event at @longmcquadepro on November 20!

Link in bio.
    Big news from @uaudio - LUNA 2.0 is now here! If y Big news from @uaudio - LUNA 2.0 is now here! If you're not familiar with LUNA, it's UA’s flagship DAW. Perfect for recording with an Apollo, but will also work with pretty much all current interfaces, including UA’s own Volt series (including the brand new Volt 876). 

LUNA comes in two flavours - FREE (available from the UA site), and LUNA Pro MK2, available from @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @studioeconomik and @gbmusicandsound for the special price of $179 🇨🇦 (on-sale until the end of October - normally $279)

There’s WAY too many new features and plug-ins included with LUNA Pro MK2 to cover here, but a few of our favourite features/ benefits of LUNA:

- unlimited tracks
- hardware inserts
- analog summing extensions from API, Studer and Ampex built right into LUNA Pro MK2
- edit vocals with ARA tools including Melodyne essential for vocal tuning and pitch correction, and Dynassist Lite for managing dynamics
- 20+ UA plug-ins and instruments

Check it out - link in bio!
    @longmcquadepro have a good walk through of the @c @longmcquadepro have a good walk through of the @cedaraudio range, discussing each plug-in, and the applications for it on their blog. 

CEDAR have recently introduced new (lower) pricing, making their world class noise reduction plug-ins very attainable.

Link in bio!
    Last few days to save up to $135🇨🇦 on select Last few days to save up to $135🇨🇦 on select @uaudio UAFX pedals!
    Get 7 free @uaudio plug-ins with a new Apollo x Ge Get 7 free @uaudio plug-ins with a new Apollo x Gen 2 Desktop and Twin X Duo USB HE until the end of September!
    Until the end of September, save $220🇨🇦 on a Until the end of September, save $220🇨🇦 on a @uaudio OX!
    Day 2 of Knobsession at l’Esplanade Tranquille, Day 2 of Knobsession at l’Esplanade Tranquille, Montreal!

Come on by to demo products from @uaudio, @orangeamplifiers, @artproaudio, @epiphone and more! Plus some@super cool pedal builders are here as well! 

Today til 5pm!
    Montreal Knobsession is happening for another 90 m Montreal Knobsession is happening for another 90 minutes today, and then we’re back tomorrow, 11-5 at l’Esplanade Tranquille. Come on by!
    Today! We’ll be demoing products from @uaudio, @ Today! We’ll be demoing products from @uaudio, @artproaudio, @orangeamplifiers, @epiphone and more in Montreal at Knobsession! We’re here from 11.30-5.30, at Pavillon de l’Esplanade Tranquille. Come on by!
    More great @uaudio promos - until the end of Septe More great @uaudio promos - until the end of September save $270 🇨🇦 on the OX! 

What does OX do?

OX is a premium reactive load box and guitar recording system, giving you perfectly studio-miked amp sounds from your favourite tube amp.

- Play and record your tube amp in its tonal sweet spot — anywhere, at any volume, with full dynamics
- Get stunning mic and guitar cabinet combinations at the turn of a RIG knob — no miking required
- Audition, tweak, and save more than 100 jaw-dropping custom Rigs from compatible iPad, or Mac/Windows computers.
- Get authentic “edge of destruction” sounds, complete with UA Dynamic Room Modelling, speaker breakup, and cone cry
    Looking forward to being at Pavillon de l’Esplan Looking forward to being at Pavillon de l’Esplanade Tranquille in Montreal this weekend for the FREE Knob-Session Synth & Pedal Expo. 

We've got pedals from @uaudio, synths from @modalelectronics, studio tools by @artproaudio and much more for you to come and try. 

The venue is right next to MUTEK’s outdoor’s stage, so there will be a lot of good music happening this weekend.

Hope to see you there! Link in bio!
    There's several great @uaudio deals happening unti There's several great @uaudio deals happening until the end of September. The Apollo X Gen 2 Rackmount + Free Plug-Ins Promo is particularly sweet!

With this deal get the following plug-ins for free when you buy a new Apollo X Gen 2 rackmount audio interface:

- Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
- A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
- UAD Guitar Amp Bundle
- Distortion Essentials Bundle
- EP-34 Tape Echo
- Cooper TIme Cube Mk II Delay
- Cambridge EQ
- Precision Limiter
- Precision Multi-Band
- Precision Maximizer
    BC Folks! @studioeconomik have recently opened a BC Folks! 

@studioeconomik have recently opened a dedicated East Vancouver Listening Room where you can experience the clarity and precision of the @atc_loudspeakers SCM20ASL Pro MK2 active monitors in person.

This space is built for serious listening - a curated selection of professional gear available for comparison, all set up to help you make confident, informed choices.

Listening appointments are available by request. Bring your ears, your curiosity, and your favorite tracks.

Link to book a session:

https://mailchi.mp/economik/studio-economiks-vancouver-listening-room

Or email:
alex @ economik.com
    Did you know right now you can get 2 @uaudio plug- Did you know right now you can get 2 @uaudio plug-ins of your choice for $139 🇨🇦? Could we suggest the OTO Biscuit? Or the Moog Multimode Filter XL? Or the API EQ 500 series? Or the Chandler Curver Bender? Or the Thermionic Culture Culture Vulture? Or the SSL 4000E Channel Strip? We could go on, but we won't! 

Available from @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @studioeconomik and @gbmusicandsound at this price until the end of July!
    Kingston (and surrounds) folks! This Tuesday (July Kingston (and surrounds) folks! This Tuesday (July 15), we (Chris Gauthier and Tim Condon) will be recording a track in real time with audience help at @lmkingston!

This free event will be a great chance to hear @uaudio, @adam_audio, @rupert_neve and @royerlabs products in the flesh. Also feel free to come down and ask questions about recording, on any scale.

Hope to see you there!
    As @uaudio now make some plug-ins that do not requ As @uaudio now make some plug-ins that do not require DSP, are they moving away from DSP?

Well, this excellent video on the new Apollo X Gen 2 series from @longandmcquade answers that! Drew Mazurek from UA drops in for a cameo, to answer UA's views towards DSP in the future, and answer other key questions.

Check it out - link in bio!
    Have you tried the new @softubestudios Console ser Have you tried the new @softubestudios Console series? 

Once of the big talking points is the *feel* of both Console 1 Channel Mk III and Console 1 Fader Mk III. The potentiometers on Channel Mk III give the feeling of working on a high end mixing console. With a resolution 10 times higher than the previous generation and 20 times higher than the encoders most companies use, it allows the user to make true micro adjustments, giving full control of the mix.

Console 1 is compatible with Logic, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, LUNA, Reaper, FL Studio, Nuendo, Bitwig Studio, Cakewalk and Samplitude, as well as offering the deepest control of any third-party hardware when using Pro Tools.

Select Softube, UAD, Plug In Alliance and FabFilter plug-ins can also be controlled by Console 1.

Drop in to one of our Softube dealers for a demo!
    Good news - @uaudio's A‑Type Dynamic Multiband E Good news - @uaudio's A‑Type Dynamic Multiband Enhancer has just been released natively as well, meaning no DSP needed! 

This is the first and only end‑to‑end emulation of the legendary multiband “compansion” processor. It's the perfect choice for pushing vocals straight to the front of the mix.

Perfect as well for gritty analog textures and ’80s gated effects on drums and instruments using Crush and Gated modes.

Available now from @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @gbmusicandsound and @studioeconomik!
    Today’s the day! We’re at 80 Gould St at @toro Today’s the day! We’re at 80 Gould St at @torontomet until 7pm, for the @aes_org Toronto Expo!

We’re showing products from @cedaraudio, @rupert_neve, @uaudio and more! 

Come on by to hear the CEDAR range make the noise of thenroom@disappear like magic! Then check out the Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel and Shelford Channel - a great chance to hear what they both offer.

Hope to see you soon!
    Tomorrow! We’re at @torontomet for the @aes_org Tomorrow! We’re at @torontomet for the @aes_org Toronto Expo. 11a-7p! We’ll be showing products from @cedaraudio, @rupert_neve, @uaudio, @artproaudio and more!

Come on by to say hi, and most importantly find out what those two empty rack spaces will be filled with… 🤔🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

See you tomorrow!
    For a limited time (AKA whilst stocks last!) there For a limited time (AKA whilst stocks last!) there's some pretty amazing deals on key analog pieces from @uaudio: 

Solo/610 Classic Tube Single Channel Mic Pre - $1,729 (normally  $1,999)🇨🇦

LA-610 Mk2 Classic Tube Recording Channel - $2,859 (normally $3,549)🇨🇦

6176 Vintage Channel Strip - $4,299 (normally $4,299)🇨🇦

LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier - $7,249 (normally $8,599)🇨🇦

Act fast - these prices won't last long!
    We'll be at the @aes_org Toronto Section EXPO25 ne We'll be at the @aes_org Toronto Section EXPO25 next Tuesday, from 11am - 7pm at @torontomet.
 
We'll be bringing with us key products from @cedaraudio, @rupert_neve, @uaudio, and other great brands, to demonstrate how they are essential tools for engineers in post production, broadcast, live and recording studios. 

Hope to see you there - link in bio for all the details!
    @uaudio have released a brand new (native - no UA @uaudio have released a brand new (native - no UA hardware needed) synth plug-in today - ANTHEM. This synth is perfect for sculpting thick bass, punchy leads, and expressive sequences, quickly and easily. 

Check out the walkthrough video by Canadian musician @romanriccio who gets some incredible song ideas happening very quickly with Anthem. (Link in bio!)

Available now at @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @studioeconomik and @gbmusicandsound!
    Want to hear some @atc_loudspeakers SCM20 MK2 in a Want to hear some @atc_loudspeakers SCM20 MK2 in action, and the difference the @isoacoustics products can make in helping monitors translate better? Well, this event at @noblestreetstudios is for you! 

Link in bio to sign up.
    Pretty excited to see what @michaelkeire and the r Pretty excited to see what @michaelkeire and the rest of the @thresholdrecordingstudio team can do with the @rupert_neve Orbit and @uaudio Apollo! 

If you haven’t already, check out the new music from Mike’s project @kingluddmusic - it’s pretty killer!
    Excellent video showing how @thelindalindas track Excellent video showing how @thelindalindas track with the new @uaudio Apollo x16D Dante audio interface in the studio. 

Link in bio!
    Toronto folks - this is coming up later this month Toronto folks - this is coming up later this month! Check out the details below to hear some amazing new music on some high end @adam_audio monitors no less!

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From @fearlesscreativeinc: 

The advocacy arm of Fearless Creative is back in action with the 7th Edition of our sonic community love in THE LISTENING PARTY!

Monday June 23 at Art Haus @welcometoarthaus -
@womeninmusiccanada 's 2025 Organization of The Year! 🎉

Community is everything in these times and we're grateful to present in a space that is truly welcoming to all.

Come join us to Discover,
Connect & Celebrate immensely talented underrepresented music producers. Aaaaaaaand ... hang with songwriters, artists, musicians, engineers, studio owners, media, music supervisors, publishers, industry, friends .. and unicorns. Free admission.

SUBMIT A TRACK!

WE WELCOME ...
*established or emerging producers
*released masters or professional demos
*all genres

More info at QR or www.thelisteningparty.vip

The Listening Party prioritizes showcase feature spots for women+, queer & IBPOC music producers. However as a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive community, submissions from everyone will be considered.

Much gratitude to our supporters & partners for their contributions that make this such a special event:
@torontoartscouncil
@collectivebrew
@longandmcquade
@ysl_pro
@fearlesscreativeinc

➡️ Special surprise announcements coming!

SO STAY TUNED. But not auto 😁

#torontomusic
#producers
#inclusion
    Our Artist of the Week this week is @nathalieking_ Our Artist of the Week this week is @nathalieking_!

Born to a French/Vietnamese mother and a German father, singer-songwriter Nathalie King's music is noted for its cinematic electro pop and trip hop style, while her sound expresses deeply rooted themes like mental health and emotional life experiences.

The Toronto-based artist is known for her sultry smooth low voice reminiscent of the true artists of the vintage jazz era.

King released her new experimental electro EP PTSD at the end of 2024. She previously released two singles in 2016; “Break Away”, which landed a placement in a S’well water bottle commercial, and “Ghost Rider”, which was featured in an episode of ABC’s “The Fosters”.

Recent sync placements include her song “Beautiful Soul” in the underwater documentary "Soul of the Ocean" (2023), distributed on PBS and European TV. In 2016 King was a semi-finalist at the International Songwriting Competition, and semi-finalist at IndieWeek 2016.

King has joined forces with producer Steve Everitt to form “Out Here”, a band focusing on alternative electro pop with spiritual and natural elements, and they will be performing later this month at Glastonbury.

Outside of her own musical work, King also does voice work for Canadian commercials and NBC TV, and writes and sings tracks for Universal Production Music UK and sync library Molecular Sound UK for TV and film placements.

Nathalie uses a @uaudio Apollo Twin for her recordings in her studio in Toronto.

For more on Nathalie, check the links in our bio!
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